69 Camaro LS2/4L70E install
For the upper radiator hose I used Napa p/n 9006, which is a little short, but I have an oversized radiator (about an 1.5" wider than stock).
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Progress lately has come to a stand still due to work, kid's, summer projects and procrastination. The major part of our lanscaping projects is done. Now all I need to do is put in an irrigation system with times, which shouldn't be too bad and hopefully I can make some time to work on the Camaro.
Here is the finished product...
Here is a mock up of the cold air intake setup using 4" pvc pipe, since it is cheap and easy to work with. It is shame the pvc couplers/fittings weren't so darn ugly or I would make the whole setup using pvc. Once I decide if I want the 90 degree elbow coming off the throttle body to be silicone or stainless I will order everything....hopefully this week.
Here is the finished product...
Here is a mock up of the cold air intake setup using 4" pvc pipe, since it is cheap and easy to work with. It is shame the pvc couplers/fittings weren't so darn ugly or I would make the whole setup using pvc. Once I decide if I want the 90 degree elbow coming off the throttle body to be silicone or stainless I will order everything....hopefully this week.
Thanks. It was hard to do, but I paid to have it done and I am glad I did. It took a crew 3 people about 2.5 weeks to complete and over 50 tons of brick, ca6, sand, etc.
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So what year 2nd gen? Care to share any details?
Its a 71 rs split number was big block 4 speed now I'm going lq4 with ls3 top end with a eps cam. I have most of motor parts except wiring the biggest thing is gonna be the 6 speed I was gonna piece one together from this n that but decided just to order complete drop in kit from keisler. I'm not sure how there kit drops right in but a t56 out of an fbody the floor has to be trimmed probably a year away unless I get a wild hair up my *** lol enjoying my short bed I finished couple months ago
Its a 71 rs split number was big block 4 speed now I'm going lq4 with ls3 top end with a eps cam. I have most of motor parts except wiring the biggest thing is gonna be the 6 speed I was gonna piece one together from this n that but decided just to order complete drop in kit from keisler. I'm not sure how there kit drops right in but a t56 out of an fbody the floor has to be trimmed probably a year away unless I get a wild hair up my *** lol enjoying my short bed I finished couple months ago
I made it a priority to go out and work on the car for a few hours this weekend. The main focus is to get the ecm/tcm installed and the wiring done in the engine bay. I am also going to secure trans crossmember, connect the shifter and install the drive shaft.
I am also thinking about installing a to monitor the engine. Does anyone have an feedback on this device?
I am also thinking about installing a to monitor the engine. Does anyone have an feedback on this device?
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That's what you have to do it seems, just get out there and do something even if its only for 30 minutes.
I've heard about those ScanGuage deals in the past. For a brief moment a few years ago I was concerned about getting better gas mileage and was looking into "hypermiling" and a lot of the people that do that use those gauges as a way to help get the most fuel economy from changing their driving habits.
I've heard about those ScanGuage deals in the past. For a brief moment a few years ago I was concerned about getting better gas mileage and was looking into "hypermiling" and a lot of the people that do that use those gauges as a way to help get the most fuel economy from changing their driving habits.
I will probably get one, but I am in no hurry as I need to focus on getting the car running.
Thanks! I have been following your build thread. The Valkyrie is going to be a handful when your get it going
I finally received and mocked up my cold air intake setup. For now it will get installed as shown. Once I get the car running I will trim the intake tubes to fit a little better and paint them poly silver to match the accessory drive. Total cost for the setup was about $225.
I also got my II Much Fabrication Fuel vent. This vent will eliminate any issues with venting an EFI tank along with the gas odors/puddles many complaining about.
I finally received and mocked up my cold air intake setup. For now it will get installed as shown. Once I get the car running I will trim the intake tubes to fit a little better and paint them poly silver to match the accessory drive. Total cost for the setup was about $225.
- Specte p/n 97290 - 4" diameter, 22 degree elbow
- Specte p/n 97990 - 4" diameter, 90 degree elbow
- Specte p/n 9774 - GM MAF sleeve kit
- Specte p/n 9771 - 4" Tubing coupler, black
- K&N Filter p/n RE-0870
I also got my II Much Fabrication Fuel vent. This vent will eliminate any issues with venting an EFI tank along with the gas odors/puddles many complaining about.
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Looks like you made a good choice with the intake. Did you come up with a way of supporting the end of it yet? Any plans to make a heat shield to block it off from the engine? I am going to get around to doing that one of these days...
That's a nice vent, I've seen it on the PT site and wanted to pick one up as well. Let us know how it works.
That's a nice vent, I've seen it on the PT site and wanted to pick one up as well. Let us know how it works.